1. RONALD RABIN
STATE SENATOR, DISTRICT 12
SENATE UPDATE
May 16, 2013
As crossover week comes to a close, the Senate will be taking up House Legislation (including
Voter ID) and will continue our efforts on the Tax Fairness Act. We must be sure our new tax
system remains revenue neutral through the transition period and has the flexibility to “fine tune”
as we go. The naysayers of the bill have been and are filling the air with negative propaganda
messages. In reality, nothing is in concrete and we are taking action to be sure that “Fairness”
,as in the bill title, is truly fair. Here are some the highlights from the current proposed changes:
 Reduce the top state personal income tax rate from 7.75 to 4.5 percent over three years
and reduce the tax rate on lower income earners from 6 percent to 0 percent
immediately upon implementation of the plan.
 Reduce the corporate income tax from 6.9 percent to 6 percent over three years.
 Reduce the combined local and state sales tax from 6.75 percent to 6.5 percent and
expand the sales tax base to include some services. Business-to-business transactions
within the expanded base will not be taxed.
 Reduce the business franchise tax by 10 percent.
 Eliminate North Carolina’s death tax.
The Senate plan, which would be gradually implemented beginning in 2014, would significantly
reduce personal income, corporate income and sales tax rates by closing special-interest
loopholes; eliminating unfair and complicated deductions, credits and exemptions; and
expanding the sales tax base to treat businesses that sell products and services equally. The
plan protects vital state services like education and transportation infrastructure and maintains
federal tax deductions like those for home mortgages and child tax credits.

2. District 12 Shining Stars
LEFT: Senate Page Eli of Sanford MIDDLE LEFT: FSU Commissioning Ceremony
MIDDLE RIGHT: Senate Pages Gabrielle of Sanford, Brandon of Spring Lake, Kateleigh of Dunn
RIGHT: Governor Page, Neill of Buies Creek
I would like to again thank our Senate Pages for the month; Gabrielle of Sanford, Brandon of
Spring Lake, Kateleigh of Dunn and Eli of Sanford. I would also like to thank Neill of Buies
Creek who served as Governor McCrory’s Page. They did a great job and I hope they enjoyed
being here as much as we enjoyed having them. One of the highlights of the month was
attending the FSU Commissioning Ceremony where I had the honor to meet and talk with newly

3. commissioned officers in the US Army. I thank them for everything they have done and wish
them luck as they embark to their next journey.
Keeping Campaign Promises
You can view a complete list of bills I have sponsored or co-sponsored HERE
Voter ID Status:
The Voter Information Verification Act (House Bill 589) passed the House last week. It is now up
for discussion and a vote by the Senate. If favorable, Governor McCrory will then have the
opportunity to sign the bill.
Your comments, along with hundreds of others, contributed to and were considered during
hours of committee hearings, full consideration of amendments, and full and open debate on the
House Floor.
This process led to the crafting of a very good Bill. It protects the integrity of the elections
system and guarantees every registered voter the opportunity to vote and that those votes
cumulatively determine the outcome of election – without being diluted by fraudulent votes.
Rolling Back the Regulations to create a business friendly environment:
I have co-sponsored a bill called the Regulatory Reform Act of 2013 (Senate Bill 612) that
eliminated several major burdensome regulations. This bill includes environmental reform,
administrative cutbacks and a vision to ensure more efficient government is championed
throughout the state.
In addition, my colleagues and I recognize the importance of getting government out of the way
by limiting burdensome and unnecessary regulations. House Bill 832 expands the access and
ability to receive vaccinations and immunizations by authorizing pharmacists to administer
several more immunizations than current law allows.

4. I plan on continuing to keep my campaign promises for as long as I am your Senator. I thank
you all for taking time out of your day to read this newsletter. Call or visit anytime. God Bless
you all.
SENATOR RON RABIN
DISTRICT 12
526 Legislative Office Building
Raleigh, NC 27601-2808
Phone: 919.733.5748
Fax: 919.754.3150
Ron.Rabin@ncleg.net
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